McGowan, Carl E. Born May 7, 1911, in Hymera, IN Died December 21, 1987, in Washington, DC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Nominated by John F. Kennedy on January 15, 1963, to a seat vacated by Henry W. Edgerton. Confirmed by the Senate on March 15, 1963, and received commission on March 27, 1963. Served as chief judge, 1981-1981. Assumed senior status on August 31, 1981. Service terminated on December 21, 1987, due to death. Education: Dartmouth College, A.B., 1932 Columbia Law School, LL.B., 1936 Professional Career: Private practice, New York City, 1936-1939 Faculty, Northwestern Law School, 1939-1942, 1948-1949 U.S. Naval Reserve, 1942-1945 Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1946-1948 Counsel, Gov. Adlai E. Stevenson II, Illinois, 1949-1953 Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1953-1963 General counsel, Chicago and North Western Railway, 1957-1963 Research Collections